# tries

This year

2023

# Analysis

Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries

Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.

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Mar 19th 2023, 9:16 AM

# Analysis

Bealham's classy touch, Schmidt's classic loop, and Ireland's inspiration

Andy Farrell’s men scored a brilliant try off a goal-line drop-out against France.

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Feb 12th 2023, 8:00 AM

Last year

2022

Analysis: POC's pack give perfect platform for Irish attack to shred the Kiwis

Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan, Robbie Henshaw, and Rob Herring all dotted down for Ireland.

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Jul 16th 2022, 7:30 PM

# big game player

Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series

The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.

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Jul 16th 2022, 11:42 AM

All time

# Analysis

Ireland's offloads, Furlong the playmaker, and 1-3-2-2 attack shape

Andy Farrell’s side scored nine tries as they dismantled Japan in Dublin.

29.1k

Nov 7th 2021, 7:00 AM

# the miracle match

When Munster pulled off a miracle against Gloucester at Thomond Park

Alan Gaffney’s men were on the brink of a pool-stage exit in the Heineken Cup.

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Apr 13th 2020, 2:49 PM

# Attack

'We're getting closer and closer to scoring good tries' - Munster's Farrell

The southern province need to fire in attack as they face a huge challenge in Paris on Sunday.

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Jan 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# early kill

Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals

Performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the try-scoring trends from last weekend’s action.

10.4k

Oct 24th 2019, 2:30 PM

# Genius of Joe

Dummy loops, decoys and manipulation: 5 of Schmidt's sharpest plays

Ireland have produced sublime set-piece scores at important times during Schmidt’s tenure.

25.9k

Aug 20th 2019, 7:05 AM

# clinical

Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals

There was intelligence in the build-up to both scores from Johann van Graan’s team.

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Apr 1st 2019, 9:30 PM

# Looking Up

'I'm not expecting to score eight tries this year' - Stockdale stays grounded

The 22-year-old Ireland wing enjoyed a remarkable 2018.

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Jan 30th 2019, 6:00 AM

# reverse

Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart

Attack coach Nigel Carolan has his charges striking superbly from lineout platforms.

33.6k

Jan 22nd 2019, 7:40 PM

# tries

Analysis: 'You don't want to annoy Tadhg Furlong when he wants the ball!'

Ireland were adaptive and intelligent in taking their two tries on Saturday in Melbourne.

60.3k

Jun 18th 2018, 5:21 PM

# Try Machine

How Jacob Stockdale scored seven tries to break the Six Nations record

The 22-year-old talks us through each of his tries during Ireland’s Grand Slam run.

8.6k

May 13th 2018, 7:45 AM

# Positive Play

World Rugby approves trial of nine-point converted tries in Australia

The Western Force are looking to bring a little more excitement to the game this year.

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May 1st 2018, 3:01 PM

# Complete

Analysis: Leinster's lethal attack tears Saracens apart for three classy tries

Leinster’s scores all came on kick return and showed off their rounded threat with ball in hand.

27.6k

Apr 3rd 2018, 8:35 PM

# Style of Play

Ireland Women aiming to bring offloading style to the fore against Scots

Ciara Griffin and her team were very impressive in their victory over Wales two weekends ago.

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Mar 11th 2018, 8:15 AM

# Super Rugby

The Kiwi Super Rugby sides are now 11-0 against the Australians this year

Catch all the highlights from the Crusaders’ win over the Waratahs this morning.

8.2k

Apr 2nd 2017, 12:49 PM

# Data

Analysis: Where have Ireland's 36 tries over the last year come from?

Joe Schmidt’s side are heavily reliant on their lineout as a source for their scores.

16.3k

Feb 4th 2017, 7:55 AM

# Defence

Analysis: Tiny details make a massive difference against the All Blacks

Ireland are eager to improve their defensive performance against the All Blacks.

9.9k

Nov 19th 2016, 7:30 AM

# History makers

Analysis: How did Ireland finally beat the All Blacks?

The maul and lineout were vital facets of the game in Soldier Field.

30.6k

Nov 9th 2016, 7:56 AM

# Talent

'Both have massive futures ahead of them if they keep their heads down'

Rob Lyttle and Jacob Stockdale are in impressive form early this season.

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Sep 8th 2016, 6:21 PM

# meat pies

The Top 10 tries by New Zealand's Super Rugby teams are a delight

The Kiwi franchises produced plenty of stunning attack in the 2016 campaign.

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Aug 8th 2016, 5:23 PM

# Unstoppable

Analysis: Connacht's sensational attack brings them Pro12 glory

We’ve picked apart each of the western province’s three tries in the Pro12 final.

24.7k

May 29th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Try time

Connacht maul to the top, Olding marks his comeback and all the Pro12 highlights you may have missed

Not to mention Big Rodney’s try and a thriller between Ospreys and Glasgow.

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Feb 1st 2016, 9:39 AM

# Under the posts

From Savea to Gilroy: These are our favourite tries of 2015

That was quite a year for world rugby.

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Dec 30th 2015, 8:30 PM

# wing play

Dave Kearney waiting patiently for Ireland chances out wide

The Ireland wing talks hitting rucks, holding width, decoys and Joe Schmidt’s ongoing demands.

6.3k

Oct 16th 2015, 6:45 AM

# fez-esque

Henderson's Ferris impression and more of the week's best RWC plays

Who will Iain Henderson man-handle next week? Tune in to find out.

9.4k

Oct 5th 2015, 8:43 PM

# prop life

There was a brilliant Wallabies' front row try against the All Blacks

Sekope Kepu showed some beautiful footwork to score.

8.1k

Aug 8th 2015, 12:01 PM

# Exiles

Sexton tastes defeat in Parisian derby as Morris scores for the Tigers

Here’s how the Irishmen based in France and England got on over the weekend.

9.0k

May 10th 2015, 7:34 PM

# clinical

Analysis: Leinster's missed try chances must be taken against Toulon

Matt O’Connor’s side will need to make great strides of progress before facing the Top 14 giants.

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Apr 9th 2015, 3:04 PM

# Forza Irlanda

Ireland U20s off to impressive Six Nations start with seven-try win in Italy

Nigel Carolan’s men mastered the testing conditions in Biella to outclass the home side.

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Feb 6th 2015, 7:48 PM

# Try time

Leinster talk down bonus-point focus ahead of tie with out-of-form Castres

Matt O’Connor admits five match points is ‘the ideal’ but says his side need to concentrate on simply winning.

4.1k

Jan 16th 2015, 7:56 PM

# Try time

Those boys can play! The best southern hemisphere tries of 2014

From Francois Hougaard to Beauden Barrett, we take you on a try-scoring odyssey.

4.0k

Dec 28th 2014, 4:00 PM

# Superb Start

Analysis: Ireland's first-quarter blitz lays foundation for win over Wallabies

We break down Ireland’s scintillating opening 16 minutes against Michael Cheika’s side last night.

27.5k

Nov 23rd 2014, 9:20 PM

# big issues

5 talking points after Ireland run six tries past Georgia in Dublin

Sloppy first-half, floodgates opening, Madigan’s display and the less experienced faces.

31.3k

Nov 17th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Jigsaw

Analysis: Ruddock and Bowe tries typical of Schmidt-era Ireland

We use GIFs, videos and screenshots to break down the intricacies of Ireland’s tries on Saturday.

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Nov 12th 2014, 9:50 AM

# back on track

D'Arcy in superb form as Leinster run four tries past Cardiff

Matt O’Connor’s men returned to winning ways after last weekend’s defeat to Connacht.

15.5k

Sep 26th 2014, 9:37 PM

# tries

Simon Zebo's hat-trick and all the rest of the weekend's Pro12 highlights

Catch up on all the scores as Connacht secured third position on the league table.

3.8k

Sep 22nd 2014, 9:40 AM

# entertainment

Law variations lead to heavy try-scoring in Australia's new NRC competition

Two-point penalties and three-point conversions are chief among the changes.

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Aug 30th 2014, 2:06 PM